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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 3/26/07 10:53amMessage 31 of 53
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Well, I had my first lesson yesterday.  Went very well.  Mikey was very patient.  I only saw a look of concern on his face a couple of times LOL.  The whiplash should heal soon LOL.  I'm still not ready for the streets, though.  My left leg was getting tired (it's hard to get the clutch all the way to the floor in that car!) and the car needed a rest!  Poor thing....


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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 3/26/07 11:25amMessage 32 of 53
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Vette(s): 1980 Black on Red with 383 Stoker 4 speed. T-Tops
I agree with the rest of the folks best thing my old papa did for me. I learnt on a 1962 Chev 3 ton Grain truck It was like here you go if you want to eat tonight then you better learn how to drive it. I also need this off the field by tonight so keep up (Pops words).  and my left leg got real sore trying to keep up with the combine. I almost broke out the back window with the whiplash thing had a good gooseegg It was quite an experience for a 12 year old. Good luck and it will come quick once you get the timing down. I taught our oldest daughter in a 1985 5 speed Caravan she dam near broke my neck. Good luck Karen
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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 3/26/07 9:24pmMessage 33 of 53
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Learning to drive stick after you know how to drive is pretty easy. It's not the same case when your learning to drive for the first time and it's a manual trans.
Go for it, you will not regret it.
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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 3/27/07 5:27pmMessage 34 of 53
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Irving, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
[QUOTE=ParrotHead]Specifically, I meant the wife's car.  It's a 77 and not very fast.  I got beat by a Blazer going up our hill.  That would NEVER happen in the 'stang.  All things considered, a "boy" vette (w/manual tranny) might have done a little better.   I love to drive the vette though.  It corners much nicer where the 'stang understeers, but will spin out if you are not gingerly on the gas.  Plus, I don't get the waves, stares, or "nice car"s in the 'stang - but it is fast.[/QUOTE]
 
All's cool............Cool........I was just tryin' to give a "wedgie." Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20LaughingRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing

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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 3/27/07 5:31pmMessage 35 of 53
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[QUOTE=kkfinch]Well, I had my first lesson yesterday.  Went very well.  Mikey was very patient.  I only saw a look of concern on his face a couple of times LOL.  The whiplash should heal soon LOL.  I'm still not ready for the streets, though.  My left leg was getting tired (it's hard to get the clutch all the way to the floor in that car!) and the car needed a rest!  Poor thing....  [/QUOTE]
 
ClapThumbs%20Up GREAT!  Way to go!!  Star
 
Whiplash????Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20LaughingRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing
 
Oh, I forgot to tell ya' that it's a great work out for your left leg! Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20LaughingRolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing
 
Is your husband's real name Mickey? Question
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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 3/27/07 6:13pmMessage 36 of 53
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Geez, I thought you went to Texas to learn in the grey poop-on Vette. Guess I had the wrong MickeyCool

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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 4/1/07 12:19pmMessage 37 of 53
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[QUOTE=greypoupon69]
 
Is your husband's real name Mickey? Question
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Actually, it's Michael.  He goes by Mike; I call him Mikey. 


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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 4/1/07 12:21pmMessage 38 of 53
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[QUOTE=ranger3]Geez, I thought you went to Texas to learn in the grey poop-on Vette. Guess I had the wrong MickeyCool
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Naw, no trip to Texas...  LOL

Micki = grey poop-on owner (aka greypoupon69)
Mikey = my husband (aka ParrotHead)


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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 4/1/07 12:23pmMessage 39 of 53
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It's killin me!!  I left the "d" off of "Should" in the title of this thread...  I don't see a way to change it...is there one???
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Should I learn to drive a manual transmission???

Posted: 4/1/07 7:47pmMessage 40 of 53
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[QUOTE=kkfinch]It's killin me!!  I left the "d" off of "Should" in the title of this thread...  I don't see a way to change it...is there one??? [/QUOTE]
 
Not that I know of..........it's just a "LITTLE Boo Boo" so don't sweat it. Wink
 
So your Honey's real name is Michael.  Ok, that's cool. Cool  I had to ask cuz my parent's stuck me with Micki as my real name right on the birth certificate. Dead

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